1. Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries – $19,628,783
$12,475,116 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$2,597,281 for Transactions on behalf of the State;
Outputs provided by Third Parties
$4,506,385 for the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa
$50,000 for the Animal Protection Society
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$100,000 tala for emergency response operations under State of Emergency Declaration
$500,000 tala for the First Harvest initiative to promote productivity of agriculture and fisheries development;
$300,000 tala for the continuation works for the establishement of the Samoa Export Authority.
In addition, implementation will continue for initiatives to increase productivity and access to market for agricultural and fisheries products, provide support to agribusinesses and enhancing farming methods for agriculture.
2. Ministry for Commerce, Industry and Labour – $20,764,302
$5,706,507 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$2,045,383 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Outputs provided by Third Parties
$9,562,411 for the Samoa Tourism Authority (inclusive of $2.5 million tala for the continuation of Tourism Recovery efforts, as implemented in the current financial year, of which approximately $4million tala of the S5million tala appropriated, is disbursed to date. More than 160 hotels and beach fale operators, travel agencies and tour operators have benefited from this initiative);
$450,000 for the Samoa Business Hub;
$3,000,000 as Private Sector Support Financing (MSMEs) This will be implemented by the Samoa Business Hub.
We will continue the partnership with our development partners to promote the resilient recovery initiatives for this important sector of the economy.
3. Ministry of Communication and Information Technology – $9,389,050
$2,976,864 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$3,873,375 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Outputs provided by Third Parties $2,538,811 for the Office of the Regulator;
4. Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture – $132,589,186
$76,403,345 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$10,166,697 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Outputs provided by Third Parties
$17,726,320 for the One Government Grant for Schools;
The Government’s assistance for schools will remain at current levels, to support continued efforts to adapt to the new norms under the COVID-19, and ensure sectoral goals are achieved; $19,720,627 for the National University of Samoa;
$6,426,232 for the Samoa Qualifications Authority;
$2,145,965 for the Samoa Sports Facility Authority;
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$2million tala for Sports Development, in partnership with the Gaming Control Authority (GCA)
$50,000 for the Samoa Arts Council,
This appropriation reflects the Government’s commitment to unlock and promote the potential of the creative arts and talents of our local people for income generation opportunities and national development in the future. The completion of the Arts and Culture Centre is crucial to ensure that our people remain culturally connected, enhance social cohesion and support creative arts agenda.
We will continue the partnership with our development partners on inclusive education, construction of new primary school buildings, increase of TVET scholarships and the construction of the new Faculty of Health science facility for the National University of Samoa (NUS), as well as the expanded information technology support for both primary and secondary schools.
5. Ministry of Finance – $104,950,475
$15,492,223 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$89,458,252 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$1million tala for emergency response operations under State of Emergency Declaration
$5million tala for recovery assistances to all businesses, through the provision of a highly concessional lending facility with the Development Bank of Samoa;
$2million tala to continue the Disability Benefits Scheme;
$500,000 tala to continue the Shelter Financing and
Hygiene initiative;
$15.3million tala for counterpart costs as Government’s contribution to development projects that are funded by our development partners;
$33.4million tala for Senior Citizen’s Pension scheme.
6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – $25,808,267
$22,829,013 for outputs delivered by the Ministry including provisions for all overseas missions;
$2,979,254 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
The financial year 2022/23 includes appropriations for Samoa’s new embassy in Geneva, Switzerland where the World Trade Organisation is based, taking the country’s trade policies closer to the rest of the world. The new Samoa High Commission chancery in Wellington, New Zealand will also be opened in the new financial year.
7. Ministry of Health – $140,443,598
$108,414,360 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$16,899,304 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Outputs provided by Third Parties
$9,329,934 for the National Kidney Foundation;
$5,000,000 for the country’s Overseas Medical Treatment; $250,000 for the Non Communicable Diseases Clinic;
$550,000 in total for grants to active NGOs within the sector including the Samoa Red Cross, Samoa Cancer Society, GOSHEN Trust, METI, Agape Clinic and the Samoa Family Health Association; whom are partners in delivering health services.
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$500,000 tala for emergency response operations under State of Emergency Declaration;
$1million tala for refurbishments of rural district hospitals;
$1million tala to continue the construction of residences for medical personnel;
$3.9million tala for continuing the programs and initiatives to combat NCDs;
$1.5million tala to continue the Returning Graduates Program for health care professionals.
We will continue the partnership with our development partners to implement the programs to combat NCDS, the COVID-19 response efforts, the roll out of vaccinations for children’s prevention against pneumonia, typhoid and cancer, as well as capacity building for the Health Sector.
8. Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration – $14,259,855
$12,788,399 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$1,471,456 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$450,000 tala for Legal Aid;
$325,543 tala for Surveying of Boundaries of Customary Lands.
9. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment – $26,621,187
$13,988,054 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$12,633,133 for Transactions on Behalf of State.
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$200,000 tala for emergency response operations under State of Emergency Declaration;
$4.2million tala for Waste Management Services;
$2million tala for Land Compensation.
We will continue the partnership with our development partners on climate resilience and adaptation efforts, strengthening of the country’s multi hazard early warning system, climate proofing of public buildings initiatives and strengthening capacities.
10. Ministry of Police and Prisons – $51,640,543
$34,974,877 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$3,867,317 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Outputs provided by Third Parties
$12,798,349 for the Fire and Emergency Services Authority.
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$500,000 tala for emergency response operations under State of Emergency Declaration;
$900,000 tala for Police uniforms;
$70,000 tala for International Criminal Police Organisation
(Interpol) membership.
We will continue the partnership with our development partners for the establishment of the Police Academy and the construction of the fingerprint laboratory, as well as ensuring improved security, safety and social harmony.
11. Ministry of the Prime Minister & Cabinet – $10,086,514
$6,713,221 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$3,373,293 for Transactions on Behalf of State.
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$100,000 tala for emergency response operations under State of Emergency Declaration;
$500,000 tala for Purchase of New Passports;
$1million tala for the year-long celebrations to mark the
60th Independence anniversary for Samoa.
12. Ministry for Customs and Revenue – $12,962,866
$10,183,725 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$2,779,141 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$100,000 tala for emergency response operations under State of Emergency Declaration;
$681,155 tala for the Data Tech International contract.
13. Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development –
$63,679,430
$11,138,908 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$52,540,522 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$51million tala for the implementation of the Districts Development Program for 51 districts. The overall Aim of this Program is to inspire social harmony and inclusive growth for Samoa, through district developments utilizing our community capacities, natural resources and environment. The Government focus is aligned to the Key Strategic Area 1 of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa:
1. Alleviating hardship,
2. Improved Public Health,
3. Quality Education,
4. People Empowerment, and
5. Skilled Workforce
The Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development in close collaboration with all other government agencies, will work to ensure the sufficient support is provided to effectively carry out the proposed initiatives from districts.
The Government aspires that this is a golden opportunity to enhance appropriate developments within all districts;
$300,000 tala for ongoing support to Komiti Tumama
$500,000 tala for NGO programs on Women, Youth and
Children
We will continue the partnership with our development partners for capacity development for the Ministry in its supporting role for the implementation of the District Development Program and other community initiatives
14. Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure – $47,541,804
$5,504,416 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$1,195,684 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Outputs provided by Third Parties
$35,541,704 for the Land Transport Authority;
$3,300,000 for the Samoa Water Authority budget support; $1,000,000 Samoa Water Authority Community Service Obligations (CSO)
$1,000,000 Electric Power Corporation CSO
Key developments for the Ministry in the new financial year include:
$500,000 tala for Seawalls – Coastal Resilience
We will continue the partnerships with our development partners for the rehabilitation works on the west coast road from Mālua to Faleolo International Airport, stabilizing the slopes and the rehabilitation of roads along the east coast, climate proofing of the Faleolo airport assets, as well as the Apia port development and the upgrade of the Central Cross Island Road from Tanugāmanono to Siumu.
15. Office of the Attorney General – $5,469,502
$4,750,000 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$719,502 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
16. Office of the Controller & Auditor General – $4,006,672
$3,406,343 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$600,329 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
17. Office of the Electoral Commissioner – $2,929,812
$2,589,143 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$340,671 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
18. Office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly – $7,355,133
$6,060,833 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$1,294,300 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Key developments for the Office in the new financial year include:
$250,000 tala for the ongoing review of the Constitution of the Independent State of Samoa which began in the current financial year; $200,000 tala for Political Parties;
$150,000 tala for the Parliamentary Institutional
Strengthening Program;
$50,000 tala for the Parliamentary Education and
Engagement Program
We will continue the partnership with our development partners for the construction of the new building for the Office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.
19. Office of the Ombudsman – $1,653,695
$1,426,354 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$227,341 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
20. Public Service Commission – $8,788,431
$4,728,299 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$4,060,132 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Key developments for the Commission in the new financial year include:
$3.2million tala for the Governments scholarship scheme at the National University of Samoa.
21. Samoa Bureau of Statistics – $5,887,995
$4,407,376 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$1,480,619 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
Key developments for the Bureau in the new financial year include:
$500,000 tala for the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES)
$143,483 tala for the Labour Force Survey to provide vital statistics on the country’s labour force including effects of COVID-19.
22. Law Reform Commission – $1,410,985
$1,158,819 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$252,166 for Transactions on Behalf of State;
23. Ministry of Public Enterprises – $9,114,490
$2,485,397 for outputs delivered by the Ministry;
$6,629,093 for Transactions on Behalf of State;